Singapore’s first dedicated PlagioCentre, a specialised clinic for the assessment and treatment of flat head syndrome.

Deformational plagiocephaly is also sometimes called ... talk to their pediatrician before starting helmet therapy.

When indicated, helmet therapy is a highly effective treatment for position-related head flattening (deformational plagiocephaly [DP]) in infants. However, infants with Medicaid insurance are less ...

While helmet therapy reduced the overall rates of plagiocephaly in 5-year-olds, it didn't perform much differently than other interventions, like repositioning therapy or physical therapy.

‘Insurance Status Impacts Access to Helmet Therapy for Infants with Deformational Plagiocephaly #HelmetTherapy’ The findings are presented by Michael Alperovich, MD, MSc, a member surgeon of ...

Photo by Mitra Downs UCSF Benioff Oakland’s craniofacial clinic treats more than 400 children each year for head shape conditions with helmet therapy. Most infants come to the clinic for positional ...

Molding helmet therapy is usually reserved for those with more moderate to severe cases of plagiocephaly. You’ll need a medical prescription to obtain a molding helmet, and your baby will need ...

Firm standards for treatment are nonexistent. The level of parental concerns varies; some parents pursue helmet therapy for mild plagiocephaly and others accept more severe plagiocephaly without ...

Torticollis is one of the main causes of positional plagiocephaly, but it can be corrected with physical therapy. But if your baby’s torticollis ... we recommend that either your baby wear a helmet, ...